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Brushing in the ground blind

What are some clever ways to "tie" brush, limbs, etc. onto groundblinds? It's obvious how to cut limbs and put them on the ground around the bottom of the blind, but to really camouflage them, I believe you need brush over the top of the shooting windows and on top, but how do you guys tie 'em on?

Cedars

I try hard to find a bunch of cedars about the same height as my blind. I cut down the middle ones and put the blind in the middle - use the cut ones to finish the job. I cut some of the smaller branches and leave short 3 inch stubs near the cut ends. They fit nicely in the brush loops and will "catch" and not slip out. Other branches can then be woven in with the larger ones holding on to the brush loops, keeping it all together.

Overhanging evergreen branches from larger trees are also dandy places to put a blind. It's dark and shady there already, and the blind disappears easily under the hanging branches. I concentrate more on a few key shooting lanes and try not to worry about 180 degrees of shooting. That way I can cover up the odd window and use it only for looking, not shooting.

I've made my ground blind invisible enough that stray dogs have walked right past it with me in it and never known I'm there. Cedar leaves a nice cover scent as well...

Most ground blinds have loops sewn around the base and top of the ground blind so you can put limbs around it I didn't even realize one of mine had them until I actually looked closer. You can often build a base with limbs around the blind and add to that and it works pretty good, but can be time consuming if you plan on moving it often. I usually just lay limbs on top of the blind and if you cross them they will stay unless it's really windy or a heavy storm comes through the area. The best way I have seen from members on here is to find a spot that is already brushed in really good. Rather than try to brush the blind in, clear a spot until you can fit the blind in.

great tips on brushing in the blind, but can they be left in place for 6 week or so ? what brand of blind are most of you using ? I plan on setting it up about 3 days prior to the opening of archery season in mid Oct and would like to leave in place thru the last week of Nov...I plan on using stakes, and since I hunt daily would also brush off snow daily so it is not pushed down...

great tips on brushing in the blind, but can they be left in place for 6 week or so ? what brand of blind are most of you using ? I plan on setting it up about 3 days prior to the opening of archery season in mid Oct and would like to leave in place thru the last week of Nov...I plan on using stakes, and since I hunt daily would also brush off snow daily so it is not pushed down...

Find a stick or adjustable pole of some kind and put it in the middle of your blind when not hunting.That will keep the snow from caving it in.I learned that trick the hard way.